Willys Wagon

I like this one with the ambulance doors & a V8. Probably needs something different with the suspension.
1961 Willys Wagon - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale (craigslist.org)

 

Looks solid and the barn doors are a plus but that suspension definitely good to need a whole lot of attention

 

I'ld be all in but it's on the wrong coast.

Also needs two more doors and four more seats.

 

It's a long way from you but it's also like a thousand miles from the nearest coast!

 

I'm guessing that started life as a sedan delivery. I actually prefer those rear doors to the tailgate. IME, the fit is way better with a whole lot less rattle potential. It appears to be just spring over with the stock springs and way too long shackles. A little rust showing through on the bottom of the passenger door and rear wheel well-both typical.

 

Yep, late model Traveler, hence the "barn doors" (which btw rattle nicely) and those exterior flush side windows. SOA suspension was a po' boys remedy for worn out springs; but then to add home-made shackles? Add in the jury-rigged Ross steering, upside down steering wheel, and that's gotta be scary to drive. And tossing a SBC in front of a T-90 is another "cheap out". Too bad it wasn't a Tornado body; I'm afraid of what's been done to the firewall.
There's potential there but a lot of work to get it good. Lot's of little stuff missing too.

 

Nope, that not a Traveler. Those have flat-topped rear inner wheel tubs for side seating. They also had a faired spare tire mount on the roof.
This vehicle is a Parkway. This version of the Sedan Deliveries came from the factory, or could be retrofit with the side windows. In the ‘50s and ‘60s, many municipalities had “no trucks” regulations in suburban areas, but station wagons were allowed. Willys made Parkways available for delivery vehicles to work around the truck prohibitions.
All the Delivery based Willys Wagons got the round rear fender well (as well as some early 2wd Wagons), and the “barn door” rear doors. All these Deliveries could be 2wd or 4wd, except the Traveler was only 4wd.
This Delivery looks to be very rust-free, and the engine is not a Chevy, but may be early ‘60s GM (Pontiac, Olds? )
I have a ‘57 Parkway and a ‘60 Sedan Delivery.
-Donny

 

https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/nipomo-1955-jeep-panel-delivery-6cyl/7648417947.html

 

I didn't even notice that! It's an Oldsmobile.

 

The turquoise Delivery is not a ‘55. Most likely ‘48-early ‘50. I’d love to have that early “Jeep Delivery” cowl badge. Too bad its missing the Willys Overland rear bumper. This one also looks real solid.
-Donny